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CVE-2014-0166

UnknownEPSS 8.93%

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CVE-2014-0166 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The wp_validate_auth_cookie function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.7.2 and 3.8.x before 3.8.2 does not properly determine the validity of authentication cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a forged cookie.. EPSS estimates a 8.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The wp_validate_auth_cookie function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.7.2 and 3.8.x before 3.8.2 does not properly determine the validity of authentication cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a forged cookie.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.93%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WordpressWordpress<= 3.7.1
WordpressWordpress0.71
WordpressWordpress1.0
WordpressWordpress1.0.1
WordpressWordpress1.0.2
WordpressWordpress1.1.1
WordpressWordpress1.2
WordpressWordpress1.2.1
WordpressWordpress1.2.2
WordpressWordpress1.2.3
WordpressWordpress1.2.4
WordpressWordpress1.2.5
WordpressWordpress1.3
WordpressWordpress1.3.2
WordpressWordpress1.3.3
WordpressWordpress1.5
WordpressWordpress1.5.1
WordpressWordpress1.5.1.1
WordpressWordpress1.5.1.2
WordpressWordpress1.5.1.3
WordpressWordpress1.5.2
WordpressWordpress1.6.2
WordpressWordpress2.0
WordpressWordpress2.0.1
WordpressWordpress2.0.2
WordpressWordpress2.0.4
WordpressWordpress2.0.5
WordpressWordpress2.0.6
WordpressWordpress2.0.7
WordpressWordpress2.0.8
WordpressWordpress2.0.9
WordpressWordpress2.0.10
WordpressWordpress2.0.11
WordpressWordpress2.1
WordpressWordpress2.1.1
WordpressWordpress2.1.2
WordpressWordpress2.1.3
WordpressWordpress2.2
WordpressWordpress2.2.1
WordpressWordpress2.2.2
WordpressWordpress2.2.3
WordpressWordpress2.3
WordpressWordpress2.3.1
WordpressWordpress2.3.2
WordpressWordpress2.3.3
WordpressWordpress2.5
WordpressWordpress2.5.1
WordpressWordpress2.6
WordpressWordpress2.6.1
WordpressWordpress2.6.2

Showing 50 of 95 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0166?
The wp_validate_auth_cookie function in wp-includes/pluggable.php in WordPress before 3.7.2 and 3.8.x before 3.8.2 does not properly determine the validity of authentication cookies, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a forged cookie.
How severe is CVE-2014-0166?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0166 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0166?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST